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C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

redada
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
La policía lanzó una redada para capturar a los fugitivos.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

enciclopédico
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Su conocimiento enciclopédico de la historia sorprendió a todos en la conferencia.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Decálogo
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
El sacerdote dio un sermón sobre la importancia del Decálogo.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

importación
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
La importación de productos de lujo está estrictamente regulada.
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

condensarse
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
El vapor de agua se condensa en gotas de lluvia.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

melancólico; nostálgico
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Ella dio una sonrisa melancólica cuando recordaba sus días de infancia.
A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

avión
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines
Example
The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.
El avión despegó suavemente de la pista.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

comprar
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Necesito comprar víveres para la semana.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

uniformidad; consistencia; igualdad
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
La uniformidad del diseño creó un efecto visual atractivo.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

provisional
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
El juez emitió una orden provisional para mantener el statu quo hasta la audiencia.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

favorable
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron favorables para el evento al aire libre.
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
Las herramientas digitales crean experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

incomible
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Los hongos eran venenosos y completamente incomestibles.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

conflicto
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Los dos países están tratando de resolver el conflicto a través de negociaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

malhumorado y taciturno; temperamental
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
El niño se puso malhumorado cuando no pudo conseguir su juguete favorito.
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

predecesor
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
El nuevo gerente aprendió de los errores de su predecesor.
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

receta
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
El doctor le dio una receta para antibióticos.
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

existencia
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
Los científicos están buscando evidencia de la existencia de la vida en otros planetas.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

lexicografía
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
La lexicografía requiere tanto conocimiento lingüístico como cultural.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

conciencia, moral, conciencia interna
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Su conciencia le impidió mentirle a sus padres sobre sus calificaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

granular
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
El informe proporcionó un análisis detallado del mercado.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

húmedo y frío
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
El sótano estaba oscuro y húmedo, con un olor desagradable.
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

interdependencia
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
La interdependencia de los países llevó a una mayor cooperación.
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

rudimentos
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
Él aprendió los rudimentos de la música antes de unirse a la banda.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

involuntario
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
Él dio un escalofrío involuntario cuando escuchó el ruido fuerte.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

pereza
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Su pereza le impidió lograr sus objetivos.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

impopular
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
La decisión fue impopular entre el público.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

deteriorarse
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
El crecimiento no planificado puede deteriorar las condiciones de vida.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

dentro de la institución
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
La universidad organiza competencias deportivas intramuros cada semestre.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

convincente; creíble; persuasivo; capaz de hacer que alguien crea algo
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Su argumento convincente ganó al jurado entero.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

economía de mercado
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Una economía de mercado permite a las empresas competir libremente.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

perdido
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Él perdió sus llaves y no pudo entrar a la casa.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

estratagema
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
El general ideó una astuta estratagema para engañar al enemigo.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

autocomplacencia
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Su autocomplacencia llevó a una disminución en su rendimiento.
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

felicidad
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

ensordecedor
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
El ensordecedor ruido de la alarma contra incendios sorprendió a todos.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

edad
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
Ella preguntó su edad educadamente.
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

presunto
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
Ella es la nominada presunta para el partido.
C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

absorto
Meaning
completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Example
The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.
Los niños escucharon con atención absorta al cuentacuentos.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

calcular
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
El software puede calcular el costo total en segundos.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

identificación
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Necesitas una identificación adecuada para entrar al edificio.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

majestuoso y digno
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
La majestuosa mansión se encontraba al final del largo camino de entrada.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

bárbaro; cruel; salvaje
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
El trato bárbaro a los prisioneros fue condenado por las organizaciones de derechos humanos.
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

prescriptible
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
Ciertas regulaciones son prescriptibles bajo la ley.
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

engaño, tonterías
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Desestimó la idea como tonterías.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

obra de arte
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
La galería exhibió una impresionante obra de arte de un artista local.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

zonas remotas
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
Los exploradores viajaron profundamente a las zonas remotas del país.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

exuberante
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
El exuberante bosque estaba lleno de vida.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

formación de hábitos
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
La formación de hábitos requiere consistencia y disciplina.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

agradecido; agradecida
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Estoy agradecido por toda tu ayuda y apoyo.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

venda
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
La enfermera vendó su brazo herido.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

encender, inspirar
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
El discurso encendió la esperanza en la audiencia.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigada
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
La brigada de bomberos llegó rápidamente para apagar las llamas.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

directo
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Ella fue directa en su crítica a la política.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

nacional
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
El himno nacional fue tocado en la ceremonia.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

antioxidantes
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Las frutas y verduras son ricas en antioxidantes.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderno
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Viven en un apartamento moderno con nuevas instalaciones.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

proyección de la voz
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Una proyección adecuada asegura que cada oyente escuche claramente.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

de caparazón duro
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
El científico estudió los fósiles de caparazón duro.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

desnudarse
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
El monje se desnudó antes de entrar al río.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

despectivamente
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Ella miró despectivamente su propuesta inusual.
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

escalar con dificultad
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
Los niños escalaron las rocas para llegar a la cueva.
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

microondas
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
Ella calentó la pizza sobrante en el microondas durante dos minutos.
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

castrar
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
El granjero castró a los toros jóvenes para hacerlos más fáciles de manejar.
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

caso / situación
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
En este caso, debemos esperar más instrucciones.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

felicidad
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

arduo
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
La caminata por las montañas fue un viaje arduo.
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

estos
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
Estos son mis amigos.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

en curso
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
El proyecto en curso terminará el próximo mes.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

compasión
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Él no sintió ninguna compasión por las personas a las que había traicionado.
C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

vengativo
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
Ella se sintió vengativa después de que su amiga traicionó su confianza.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

imitar
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
Los jóvenes atletas a menudo imitan a sus ídolos.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

prescripción
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
El prescript de la organización requería estricta puntualidad.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

cohesión
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
El equipo mostró excelente cohesión durante el proyecto.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

gran éxito
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
La primera actuación del artista fue recibida con gran éxito.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

tonto
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Se sintió como un tonto después de cometer un error tan simple.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

externo
Meaning
coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
Example
The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.
La empresa contrató consultores externos para revisar su estrategia empresarial.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

útil; beneficioso
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Ella fue muy útil en la organización del evento.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorizar
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Prioriza tus tareas para mantenerte eficiente.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

irrealidad
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
El escenario onírico dio a la historia una sensación de irrealidad.
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

amarillo pálido
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Su complexión amarilla pálida lo hacía parecer cansado y enfermo.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

potro
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Los niños disfrutaron montando el suave potro en la granja.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

carne asada
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
El asado del domingo estaba perfectamente cocinado y muy tierno.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

locutor
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
El locutor transmitió el partido en vivo a millones de espectadores.
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

contusión cerebral
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
Sufrió una contusión cerebral después de caerse de la bicicleta.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

caseína
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
El polvo de proteína de caseína es popular entre los atletas para la recuperación muscular.
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

bata de seda ligera
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
Ella usaba una bata de seda antes de irse a la cama.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

pico de loro
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
La flor de pico de loro tiene una forma curva única que la convierte en una adición fascinante a cualquier jardín.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

atrozmente
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
El servicio del restaurante fue atrozmente lento.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

fraudulento
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Él fue arrestado por hacer reclamaciones fraudulentas de seguros.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

inventario
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
El tendero revisó el inventario antes de abrir la tienda.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

obstáculo
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
La falta de fondos es un gran obstáculo para el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

desperdicio
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
La empresa redujo el desperdicio de alimentos implementando una mejor gestión de inventario.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

crecimiento
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
El crecimiento económico mejora las condiciones de vida.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

meditar / fuente de inspiración
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Ella se sentó junto a la ventana para pensar profundamente sobre su futuro.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

urgencia
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
En tiempos de guerra, la urgencia de la situación requiere decisiones rápidas.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

camarón
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Pedimos camarones a la parrilla con mantequilla de ajo para la cena.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

involución
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
La historia estaba llena de involución, lo que hacía difícil de seguir.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

madera
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
La madera se está probando por su resistencia en el espacio.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

vivacidad
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
La vivacidad del niño iluminó toda la habitación.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

enchufe
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Ella insertó el enchufe en el enchufe.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

bicarbonato de sodio
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
Example
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.
Agrega una cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio para hacer el pastel esponjoso.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

cocodrilo
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
El cocodrilo se movió lentamente por el agua turbia.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

escultura; arte de hacer objetos tallados
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
El museo exhibe una escultura griega antigua.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

dilema, conflicto difícil
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Ella enfrentó un dilema moral en el trabajo.
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

ya; previamente; antes
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
Ya he terminado mi tarea para hoy.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

disputa
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
La disputación entre los dos académicos duró horas.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

apoyar
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
La familia apoyará a su hijo en sus estudios.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

hereje
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
La iglesia lo declaró hereje por sus ideas radicales.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

violento; agresivo
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
La tormenta violenta causó daños significativos en las áreas costeras.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

desperdicio
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
El desperdicio de su fortuna lo dejó en la pobreza.
B1 adjective ɪkˈstriːm

extreme

extremo
Meaning
Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Example
Extreme weather patterns disrupt ecosystems.
Los patrones climáticos extremos interrumpen los ecosistemas.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

óptimo
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
Para lograr los mejores resultados, necesitamos mejorar la eficiencia.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

latido del corazón
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotarse los ojos ayuda a normalizar el latido del corazón.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

La parte posterior del cañón de un arma; la posición de un bebé en el útero donde los glúteos o los pies salen primero al nacer.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
El rifle fue cargado a través de la culata.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

lógica
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Su argumento se basaba en una lógica sólida.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

infantil; propio de un niño pero inapropiado para un adulto
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Su comportamiento infantil durante la reunión fue bastante embarazoso.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

cráneo
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Los arqueólogos examinaron cuidadosamente el cráneo antiguo.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

significado; propósito
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
El maestro explicó el significado de la palabra difícil a los estudiantes.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

malinterpretar
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Él malinterpretó el propósito del proyecto.
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

implicar
Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
El trabajo implicará mucho viaje por el país.